Titans searching for return man

The Titans are searching the free-agent market for a return man as rookies Ryan Mouton and Javon Ringer continue to struggle.

“There are several guys out there that can help us,” Coach Jeff Fisher said on Monday. “We’re just trying to see if they fit on the roster and if they have the experience to get it done.”

Fisher said receiver Mark Jones, who was cut by the Titans on Sept. 5, would be considered. Other options could include former Raiders cornerback Justin Miller, former Titans defensive back Tuff Harris, or other cornerbacks with return abilities.

Mouton fumbled a kickoff and a punt against the Jets, who converted both recoveries into touchdowns. Ringer, who had been handling kickoff returns, didn’t have one against the Jets. Rookie Jason McCourty fielded three kickoffs.

“When you bring in young players at different positions, for example, you really don’t know until you play them,” Fisher said. “Some come in and — like the Mike Roos’, Michael Griffins and Chris Johnsons — they play well. Other players, it takes a little bit longer and Ryan sees things out there that he hasn’t seen before.

“ … I’ve got confidence in him. I know eventually he’ll be a good returner, if we need to call upon him. He may be a good returner this week. I don’t know.”